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fromSlate Magazine
7 hours ago

After Winning the Lottery, I Gave My Sister a Generous Gift. Now I Want It Back.

Lottery winner placed nearly $1 million in a revocable trust for her sober, formerly addicted sister and now contemplates dissolving it to raise her child.
fromIndependent
13 hours ago

Modern Morals: My parents gave my sister money to buy a house but I've had no handout -should I confront them?

I don't know my parents' financial situation, but it's playing on my mind that maybe this is favouritism?
Real estate
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Sales engineer was laid off and took a big pay cut working an entry-level job

A laid-off 49-year-old sales engineer took a drastic pay cut from $148,000 to $52,000, forcing major lifestyle and career changes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Jill On Money: A financial foundation for young adults

As families prepare to send their kids off to college or to start their first jobs, it's time to foster the next phase of their financial growth. Start by having an honest conversation about what you're willing to contribute financially. Many parents help their young adult children, often at the expense of their own retirement plans, so it's critical that you have a clear idea of what you can afford.
Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Sister Squandered Her Entire Inheritance. Now She's Chipping Away at Mine.

Unreimbursed shared expenses and broken promises from a financially irresponsible sibling create persistent financial and emotional burdens for the frugal sibling.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Mom Is Living Large Like There's No Tomorrow. I'm Not Sure That's How It Works.

Financial debts of a deceased parent may not transfer to children but can under certain conditions.
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The HENRY parent challenge: Stretching a 6-figure salary to cover childcare, housing, student loans, and saving for their kids' futures

High housing costs in the Bay Area strain even high earners, limiting their ability to save for the future.
#retirement-planning
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Retirement

We want to ditch my wife's job soon, but we're playing catch-up on retirement - what are we missing here?

Facing retirement, couples should assess their financial readiness, especially when transitioning to a single income.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Retirement

How I Plan to Save for My Parents' Retirement - A Balancing Act of Family Responsibility

Understanding your parents' financial situation is crucial before providing assistance with their retirement.
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NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

The 500 childcare gap: huge funds needed to fulfil Government's promise of more affordable fees

Government aims to reduce childcare costs to €200 per month, but current subsidies leave families paying high amounts out-of-pocket.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

My Sister-in-Law Ran Up $12K on Our Credit Card - How Can We Recover the Money?

Family-related financial fraud can cause emotional turmoil and complicate relationships.
Authorized users can create legitimate but harmful financial obligations if misused.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

My In-Laws Have the Most Infuriating Habit With the Bill at Restaurants. So I Decided to Put a Stop to It.

Openly communicate about financial expectations during outings to avoid misunderstandings and resentment.
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